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Cheering trumpet toy (Tifo trombetta) – Wacko’s

Serious risk Choking

Published by Safety Gate 23 Dec 2010In the weekly report of 24 Dec 2010 (week 51, 2010)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Cheering trumpet toy (Tifo trombetta)
Brand
Wacko’s
Brand as notified
Wacko’s (toy gadget in San Carlo crisps)
Type / model
Cod 250730
Description
Trumpet made of hard plastic with whistle joined to a balloon of soft plastic-rubbery material. The trumpet makes a sound when the soft, plastic, round section is squeezed. The gadget comes inside a bag of crisps, with a sealed transparent plastic wrapper containing another wrapper, inside which is the surprise toy, called ‘Tifo Trombetta’ (cheering trumpet). The second wrapper states ‘Trombetta Wacko’s’ cod 250730 – read and retain. Warning! Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Small parts could be swallowed or inhaled. Distributed in Italy by San Carlo Gruppo Alimentare. This wording also appears in English, French, Spanish and German.
Risk
The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts that can be easily detached and swallowed.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.One accident reported.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Italy
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1893/10
Photos shown from the Safety Gate server (European Commission); not copied here.

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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1893/10
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2010-51 (XML)
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